Eeeeek! I am so excited about today’s guest poster. I have adored Bev for months now! I first noticed her when she started linking up to my link party back in Aug, I have featured her more than anyone else! Honestly I would feature her every week but that might seem a bit stalker-ish, and favoritism so I have to try hard not to! I wish I was her back yard neighbor and could just hop the fence and craft with her every week. She loves and gets a lot of (well deserved) attention for her Anthro Jewelry knock offs, I even own my own now after making it at Creative Estates! I have to say my favorites tend to be the sewing machine embroidery she does! LOVES it! I even bought myself a free movement foot JUST so I could try some of her projects! She’s positive, inspiring, kind and generous and we’re SO lucky to have her here today!
Hi! My name is Beverly and I blog over at Flamingo Toes!
I am so excited to be visiting here at I’m Topsy Turvy today!
I was lucky enough to get to meet Ashlee at Creative Estates and hang out with her at the Girls Night Out dinner.
I just have to say that she was one of my favorite people I met that weekend!
I love to try and spruce up my house, sew, and occasionally cook – but my favorite things ever to make are knockoffs. 
And my favorite place to knockoff is Anthropologie.
I just love that eclectic, funky style.
So I thought it would be fun to share my newest knockoff with you!
Anthropologie calls it the Dutch Wax Collage Cuff.
I call it my cute new bracelet.
Here’s mine…
And here is theirs…
Isn’t it fun? I love all the colors and textures!
This little cutie is super easy – in fact you could probably knock one out by Mother’s Day – for mom or for you!
Here’s what you’ll need to create yours:
- Bracelet Cuff (Mine came from Michael’s – their Industrial Chic line)
- ribbon or fabric for wrapping
- scraps of fabric for yo-yo’s
- assorted buttons, beads or vintage pins
- rhinestone strand
- glue
Start by getting your cuff ready.
The only one I could find had some hardware in the center. I removed that so it had a flat surface.
Begin wrapping your ribbon around the cuff.
Make sure the end is covered so that no raw edges show.
Glue the end down so it is secure.
Continue wrapping and gluing…
and wrapping and gluing. . . until you reach the other end.
Tuck the ribbon around the end and fold over. Glue the end down.
Cut circles from scrap fabrics for your yo-yo’s.
Mine were about 1 1/2″.
To make a yo-yo, fold under the edge on the wrong side of the circle and hand sew a gathering stitch all the way around.
Pull the thread up so that the edges come together in a circle.
Flatten the yo-yo by pushing down the center section.
Knot the thread – now you have a cute little yo-yo.
Repeat 5 more times, until you have 6 small yo-yo’s
Glue the yo-yo’s onto the bracelet. I recommend starting with the center two, then working out for there.
Now glue on your assortment of beads/buttons.
I also used a couple of clip on earrings that were my grandmothers. I removed the backs so they had a flat surface to glue down.
Find a flat spot and wind just a bit of the rhinestone strand around one of the beads. This isn’t necessary but it adds a fun pop of bling.
That’s it! Pretty easy right??
It’s also definitely less expensive than their $38.00 version.
I love it!! I hope you do too.
Thank you so much Ashlee for having me over to visit!
Wow, Bev does it again! She is so stinkin’ talented!! I love this cuff bracelet and I think I may have to make one of these!!
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Ashlee Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 9:49 am
Isn’t she??? Just amazing, if you make it be sure to let Bev know. She loves it when people use her tutorials, who doesn’t!
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Holy cow Ashlee I’m blushing!! Thanks for having me over and for maybe the best blog intro EVER.
You’re the best.
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Ashlee Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 9:49 am
HA! I don’t know about the best EVER, but I do totally adore you! Thanks again for being so willing to share your amazing talents with my readers! I know it’s not the normal views you get, but I did make my week wonderful just having you!
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thats really nice
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Ashlee Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Agreed!
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Beautiful! Where did you get that adorable ribbon you wrapped around the cuff?
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Ashlee Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 9:48 am
I have NO idea where Bev got the ribbon, if she doesn’t reply to you soon maybe she’ll have more info on her blog, I bet she’ll repost the tutorial this week over there and answer her own comments better than answering mine!
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Too cute! You have inspired me! I think about buying these bracelets every time I see them at Anthro’s but with the money they cost, I would rather spend it on clothing! I think I am going to attempt one! Thank you for sharing such a great idea!!!
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Ashlee Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 9:46 am
Isn’t Bev brilliant! If you don’t already you need to read her blog, she ALWAYS has Anthro jewelry knock off’s, just so so SO much fun!
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That is fabulous!! Bev rocks!
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Ashlee Reply:
May 11th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Isn’t it! And Doesn’t she though! I just adore Bev, (can you tell!)
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I made one of these for myself about 6 weeks ago, and everytime I wear I get comments on how pretty it is. I work at a secondary school and the girls at school went crazy for it! Thanks for the tutorial….I am going to make a couple more for girlfriends. Love your blog!
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Ashlee Reply:
August 14th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
I’m so glad you liked it, Bev is AMAZING! don’t forget to check out her blog as this tutorial is just ONE of her many many MANY amazing creations!
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